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Christian Spirituality: What is Christ? Part 2 - The Cross of Suffering & Redemption
When people associate the term Christ with a geometrical shape, it's usually the Cross. What does the Cross symbolize on a deep level?
Brian Bard
Apr 3, 20223 min read
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Christian Spirituality: What is Christ? Part 1 - The Circle of Life, Love, & Incarnation
When understanding what Christian Spirituality is, a good place to start is with what's in a name: what does this term Christ actually mean?
Brian Bard
Apr 1, 20223 min read
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Spiritual Reflections for April 2022 – REVELATION
Looking at April holidays / holydays, here are some common themes and reflection questions we can draw on for more intentionality...
Brian Bard
Mar 29, 20223 min read
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Christian Spirituality: Open to Interpretations - Part 2
What does it mean to truly believe in and follow Christianity? Here's how we clear away the noise to find a deeper way, truth, and life...
Brian Bard
Mar 27, 20225 min read
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Christian Spirituality: Open to Interpretations - Part 1
What does it mean to be a Christian? Let's clear away some of the baggage to look at the true spirituality of this tradition...
Brian Bard
Mar 25, 20224 min read
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Celtic Spirituality: Syncretism & Celtic Christian Symbols
What is Celtic Christianity? Here we'll look at the process of spiritual blending - syncretism - and some symbols that point the way...
Brian Bard
Mar 13, 20228 min read
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Celtic Spirituality: Living Tradition & the Wisdom of Nature
What is Celtic Spirituality? Here we explore the wisdom of this ancient, sill-living Nature-based tradition, now more relevant than ever...
Brian Bard
Mar 11, 20225 min read
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The Wisdom of Winter - Part 3
When Winter drags on like a long Minnesota goodbye, a little humor can ease the transition to Spring. So can the deeper spiritual questions
Brian Bard
Mar 4, 20222 min read
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Mystic Spirituality: Twelve Touchstones - Part 2
Anyone can be a Mystic. All we need is to hold radical openness alongside the courage to work for what's right. Here's how we do that...
Brian Bard
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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Mystic Spirituality: Twelve Touchstones - Part 1
Anyone can be a Mystic - it isn't about hermits or crystal balls. It's about a balanced spirituality. Here's how it can look in your life...
Brian Bard
Feb 27, 20223 min read
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Spiritual Reflections for March 2022 – REVITALIZATION
Looking at March holidays / holydays, here are some common themes and reflection questions we can draw on for more intentionality...
Brian Bard
Feb 25, 20222 min read
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Eclectic Spirituality: Many Paths to Wisdom – Part 2
Many different traditions can inform our spiritual beliefs and practices. Here's how we can respectfully explore the diversity of wisdom...
Brian Bard
Feb 22, 20226 min read
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Eclectic Spirituality: Many Paths to Wisdom – Part 1
There are many ways to explore spiritual beliefs and practices, including through science! And Buddhism! Here are some examples of how...
Brian Bard
Feb 20, 20226 min read
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InVocation Spiritual Guidance: What I Help People Do
Thank you for exploring InVocation! This is a menu of my spiritual guidance, direction, and coaching services. WHAT I WORK ON WITH CLIENTS:
Brian Bard
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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Ideas for Meaningful Action & Sustainable Spiritual Activism
How do we generate more sustainable, spiritual activism to save our imperiled world? Here are some novel ideas and resources...
Brian Bard
Feb 15, 20227 min read
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Simple Structure for your Spirituality – Part 3: Exercises for Finding Community
How do we find more structure for our spiritual journey? Here are simple tools and ideas everyone can use to cultivate Community...
Brian Bard
Feb 11, 202210 min read
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Simple Structure for your Spirituality – Part 2: Exercises for Finding Consistency
How do we find more structure for our spiritual journey? Here are simple tools and ideas everyone can use to cultivate consistency...
Brian Bard
Feb 8, 20225 min read
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Simple Structure for your Spirituality – Part 1: Exercises for Finding Clarity
How do we find more structure for our spiritual journey? Here are simple tools and ideas everyone can use to cultivate clarity...
Brian Bard
Feb 4, 20225 min read
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The Wisdom of Winter - Part 2
If we lean into Winter's simplicity, and kindle warmth and togetherness, the season need not feel so harsh. This is the beauty and wisdom...
Brian Bard
Feb 1, 20223 min read
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Spiritual Reflections for February 2022: Illumination
Looking at February holidays / holydays, here are some common themes and reflection questions we can draw on for more intentionality...
Brian Bard
Jan 28, 20222 min read
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